Charity Registration Number: 01127647
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
CONTENTS
| Pages | |
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| Legal and administrative information | 1 |
| Report of the Parochial Church Council | 2 - 9 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 10 |
| Receipts & Payments Account | 11 |
| Statement of Assets & Liabilities | 12 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 13-15 |
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Administrative Address
Old Road Frinton-on-Sea Essex C013 9BX
Phone
01255 679164
Email office@stmarysfrinton.org Website www.stmarysfrinton.org
Website
Charity Registration Number
Charity Registration Number 1127647 Rector & PCC Chairman Rev Funmilayo Vaughan (from October 2024) Mr Dominic Gardner
Operations Manager
Church Treasurer
Mr David Kidney (Churchwarden)
PCC Secretary
Bankers
Solicitors
Dr Maggie Wilson Barclays Bank PLC Leicester LE872CA Sparling, Benham and Brough, 13, Connaught Avenue, Frinton on Sea, Essex CO139HQ
Independent Examiner
Sarah Crispin ACA Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
The Church of St Mary Magdalene, the Parish Church of Frinton (known as ‘St Mary's’) is within the Deanery of St Osyth and the Diocese of Chelmsford. The Old Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated in Connaught Avenue and is also licensed for services.
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) holds bank accounts (current and deposit) together with a higher interest earning Church of England (CCLA) deposit account. Our accountants carried out an independent examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The approved PCC members who have served in 2024 are:
St Mary's Parish Church, Frinton, PCC — May 2024/April 2025
Rector Rev Donald Smith Chairperson until January 2024 Rev Funmilayo Vaughan Chairperson from October 2024 Churchwardens Mr David Kidney From June 2024 Elected annually Mrs Heather Ursell Until June 2024 Mr Peter Wood Until April 2024 Representatives on Mrs Frances Allen Until APCM 2025 St Osyth Deanery Synod Mrs Chris Glasby Until APCM 2025 Mrs Eddie McKay Until APCM 2025 Mrs Cate Wilby Until APCM 2025 Children's & Families' Workers Mrs Yoyis Higgins Until June 2024 Licensed Lay Ministers Mr Malcolm Bryden Dr Maggie Wilson Operations Manager Mr Dominic Gardner Treasurer Mr Dan Higgins Until March 2024 Mr David Kidney From June 2024 PCC Secretary Dr Maggie Wilson
*All the above are ex-officio members of PCC
( and do not count towards a quorum, which is one third of those below)
1 Ms Jean Allen Until APCM 2026 or ’29 max 2 Mrs Lesley Conley Until APCM 2025 max 3 Mrs Lesley Cook Until December 2024 4 Mr Mike Denny Until APCM 2026 or ‘29 max 5 Mrs Wendy Dyne Until APCM 2026 or ’29 max 6 Mr Andrew Fitch Until APCM 2025 max 7 Mrs Tricia Hamilton Until APCM 2025 or ‘28 max 8 Mrs Karen Hepworth Until APCM 2025 or ’27max 9 Mrs Alison Murphy Until APCM 2025 or ’28 max 10 Mr Justin Powles Until APCM 2025 or ’28 max 11 Dr John Tudor Until APCM 2026 or ’29 max 12 Mr David Wicks Until APCM 2026 or ’29 max
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Structure, Governance, and Management
The PCC is a corporate body established by the Church of England. It operates under the Parochial Church Council Powers Measure. Following registration with the Charity Commission, PCC members serve as trustees of the charity. The day-to-day management of the PCC is with the Chairman and is also delegated to the Churchwardens. The method of election of PCC members is set out in the Church Representation Rules. All who attend the Church are encouraged to register on the Electoral Roll and are thereby eligible to stand for election to the PCC.
The PCC met eight times in 2024. Copies of minutes from these meetings are now kept for inspection at the church reception desk. The PCC received reports from the Action Groups and these notes are also available to read in the same file in reception. The Action Groups comprise both members of the PCC and of the congregation, to oversee the work of the church. In normal times, the groups meet with different frequencies, depending on their type of responsibilities, and report back regularly to the PCC. A summary of their 2024 activities follows later.
With over 200 on our Electoral Roll, St Mary’s had four representatives on the St Osyth Deanery Synod until December: Frances Allen; Chris Glasby; Eddie McKay; and Cate Wilby. Minutes and reports of the Deanery Synod meetings throughout the year were shared through PCC meetings, with representatives clarifying as necessary.
Dominic Gardener keeps the electoral roll, and has sent information that there have been 214 members on the roll at April 2024, compared with 224 in 2023. The average attendance across all services is 140 which has decreased from 169 compared with last year, with 4 children attending regularly. Online services were viewed on average each week on over 50 devices within seven days of their premiering. Also, in 2024, there were 14 funerals and 11 burials of ashes (compared with a total of 11 and 6 in 2023), with clergy officiating at 2 crematorium services, 4 weddings in church (4 in 2023), 0 dedications (0 in 2023) and 4 baptisms (2 in 2023).
"The primary object of all PCCs will be the promotion of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the doctrines and practices of the Church of England." The PCC (Powers) Measure 1956 states that the PCC "is to co-operate with the minister in promoting in the parish the whole mission of the Church: pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical.” This is the object of our church and shown in the activities of its members, especially through the work of the Action Groups.
Public Benefit
In setting out the charity's objectives, the PCC have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. In so doing, the PCC has complied with their duties in this area as set out in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
11am All-Age Services AG – Dominic Gardner (Until 31[st] December 2024)
Numbers attending our more informal morning services have kept up during our rector-less months. This service is shaped to maintain a sense of order and reverence, while including opportunities to speak freely in leading prayers, or sharing a testimony or perhaps a ‘word’ from the Holy Spirit.
We hope children feel valued in their opportunity to interact with the congregation through a short game or quiz, before they leave the service for their own teaching and activities.
Lay preachers have been invaluable this year, usually with the addition of slides to enhance their message. We particularly give thanks for Graham Dallisson who intentionally took on the lion’s share of preaching, to help towards stability during the year.
We have also been blessed with three small worship bands who share leading our singing, in addition to recorded songs shown on the screens. This would be impossible without yet more invaluable people who faithfully operate the sound and projection systems, providing livestream for people watching at home. A warm welcome at the start of our services, and a chat over tea and coffee at the end are all part of our desire to help everyone towards a deepening relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Children, Youth & Families Action Group – Sam Sally / Maggie Wilson
Sunday Kids has run each Sunday; previously under the leadership of the Children and Youth worker; latterly run by Sam Salley. Vince Cross supports the lead worker in enabling Bible stories, art and crafts activities, singing, play and a lot of fun. Numbers vary each week but, overall, between 2 and 5 children attend. The pre-school group for families – Smallsorts – continues strongly with between 30 and 40 children attending each week.
Communication and Publicity Action Group – Dominic Gardner
The Communication and Publicity Action Group has continued to run in cycles for advertising. The Group has again adapted how it runs advertising throughout the year to be more tailored and targeted. The AG continues to use Facebook, Look Magazine and the local Gazette for advertising. Provision of weekly notice sheets (paper and digital) as well as occasional posters, and maintenance of our website, are all ongoing responsibilities. Livestreaming remains in place at the 11am All-Age Service on Sunday and continues to have a regular following online. The AG also introduced the ChurchSuite platform to help advertise and enable digital sign-ups to paid and non-paid events.
Concerts Action Group – Duncan Archard (Choirmaster and Organist)
Our launch Concert in April by Panos Karan was again a success, raising £770, split between St Mary’s and Keys of Change . The summer concerts were well attended too and raised £1,700 which was split between St Mary’s and Alzheimer’s. On Sunday 8 September, there were some really fine performances from the best young local classical musicians, ranging from the sublime Tchaikovsky and Chopin, to the light music of Lloyd Webber and Randy Newman. In between there was baroque and jazz, including from the pen of our very own Peter Thorne who is at the forefront of music-making and education in the district. Beatrice Nicholas gave her second recital in October, and this was well received and enjoyed by an audience of over 50 people. Finally Cantate gave a free Christmas Celebration concert with retiring collection which raised £600 for Samaritan’s Purse .
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Fabric Action Group – David Kidney
Not what we’ve done, but what we do. Our action group is very fluid, consisting of a small group of people that changes as the demands of the task in hand changes, keeping both churches and their grounds safe, usable, and maintaining and improving what we can, where we can. We ensure the boilers are serviced, the lightning conductors are inspected and tested, the toilets flush and the taps work, the gutters are clean, the rubbish is disposed of, and the shortbread crumbs are removed from the Nave carpet, plus many more repetitive tasks. In addition, during 2024 we have fitted solar panels on the hall roof and radiant heaters in the church along with cabling and control gear, thereby further reducing our electricity consumption. We are a “doing” group; we mostly discuss and plan as we work, our meetings are where we are standing in fact anywhere from the boiler-room to the roof; we hold virtual and face-to-face meetings with contractors and suppliers.
Homegroups Action Group – Heather Ursell
St Mary’s homegroups are well-supported, and they provide good support to their members, which amount to around a hundred from our congregation. Currently we have eleven groups, mostly meeting weekly in an afternoon, but with two morning and two evening groups as well. We have one group about to ‘multiply’ into two smaller afternoon groups, plus a third evening group about to be formed. In future, the choir hopes to also meet quarterly for their version of a homegroup, separately from their regular weekly times together when they rehearse for Sundays and special occasions.
Groups choose their own subjects and styles of study, based on the makeup of the group, and their history together. At AG meetings, leaders share any relevant problems or encouragements with other leaders. Most groups include social events, either termly or annually, as well as praying regularly for each other and wider matters.
Missionary AG – Heather Ursell
During the vacancy, our mission support continued, with three visiting speakers in 2024: Owen Thurtle for SAT-7 in June, Tim Clarke for Samaritan’s Purse in October, and Mark Fyffe for LCM at our Toy Service, also taking the usual generous amount of donated toys back to London for distribution amongst disadvantaged children. Following a trip by Maggie Wilson and Dee Noble to the Haven in Romania children’s centre, Maggie gave an interesting presentation in an 11am service, showing and describing the children, their needs, and the gratitude of the centre staff and church for the crucial financial support they receive from St Mary’s. As well as donating to the above agencies, very significant financial and food gifts also went to the Walton Foodbank and the Jaywick Project. Both CPAS (our patron which helped provide our new rector) and the annual local Frinton Mission also received donations. The organisations are prayed for too, some daily by church members, and others monthly through our missionary prayer meeting and published prayer points.
Pastoral Care Action Group – Malcolm Bryden & Tricia Hamilton
The Pastoral Care Action Group met regularly during the year, with our continuing and deep-felt wish to show Jesus’ love, care and support to those in need in St Mary’s fellowship. The group is kindly and faithfully supported by members of our church’s fellowship who attend the meetings to ensure we are - we pray - aware of all those who we have not seen recently in church, those no longer mobile so they cannot get to church, those ill, bereaved, suffering. They visit, phone all those we identify as in need of help, visits, company and prayer.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Cards are sent to those bereaved, in hospital, or undergoing a difficult situation. On Mothering Sunday we take flowers, prepared by the Men’s Flower Guild, to those who cannot join us in church. At Christmas we take a card and small Christmas cake to those in the same position.
Safeguarding is an important part of our work. We would love to encourage more of St Mary’s congregation to join the Pastoral Care Action Group so we can be assured we are reaching out to all those in need.
Prayer AG – Graham Dallisson
We meet several times a year to review the pastoral prayer life of the church, under the watchful eye of Andrew Rose, and consider whether anything needs to be organised differently. A new monthly prayer meeting began in February focusing on the need for a new Rector. This was well supported and resulted in a new rector in less than twelve months, for which we thank God. The monthly Prayer Meeting and Missionary Prayer Meeting both continue. Andrew has now stood down as link-person for the prayer chain and, under the authority of our new rector, a new link person will be appointed in the new year.
Safeguarding Action Group– Dominic Gardner (Operations Manager)
This Action Group has not met this year. With regard to the PCC's obligations to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, the members of the PCC confirm that they have complied with their duties under section 5 of the Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016.We recognise safeguarding is mentioned within the annual report, but it is important to refer to the duties under section 5. The group will meet in 2025
Standing Committee – David Kidney (Lay Chair)
The Standing Committee comprises of the Rector, two Churchwardens, Operations Manager and two chosen members of the PCC.
The Standing Committee Action Group’s responsibilities are to:
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transact the business of the Parochial Church Council between meetings, subject to any directions given by the Council.
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oversee all financial matters.
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prepare agendas for PCC meetings.
2024 has been a challenging year, starting in January with the retirement our previous Rector. Many changes followed during the year: we lost two churchwardens, and the treasurer and welcomed our new Rector Funmilayo in the October.
Balancing church income and expenditure is an important role for this group. We have continued to pay funds to the diocese, albeit at a reduced rate, in addition to meeting all our other financial outgoings. However, we are aware that we are currently overspending each year. We are aware that we cannot continue to do this, as since Covid our income has gone down, and our expenditure has gone up. The installation of a new Energy System to serve the church, hall, and other rooms has already contributed to reducing our energy bill, but this is a small part of the equation.
We continue to meet the needs of maintaining our buildings along with the employment of an Operations Manager, Caretaker, and Admin Assistant and the services of our organist and choirmaster.
Our Operations Manager continues to oversee our compliance with the Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults, together with compliance with GDPR.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Traditional Services AG – Maggie Wilson
The traditional services at St Mary’s continue to be well attended. We are fortunate to have three traditional services a week: 9.30am and 6.30pm on Sundays and Holy Communion at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Old Church. Our traditional services continue to be greatly appreciated by all those who attend.
The service liturgy alternates monthly between the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Numbers at the Sunday services and the 11 o’clock Wednesday service can vary, but the congregations are sustained by the traditional worship offered. Both Sunday services are supported very well indeed by the Choirmaster and choir. Further, the annual service of Lessons and Carols attracts our largest congregation, thanks to the hard work of Duncan Archard (Choirmaster) and the choir. Duncan also organises the Frinton Festival evensong – another opportunity for non-church goers to be welcomed to St Mary’s.
The less formal, ‘Sunset Services’ held in the Old Church attract a good congregation (upper 40s) and provide an opportunity for visitors and those new to church to come and join in joyful worship. The Action Group members are keen to promote some services in which the whole church family can participate.
Training, Outreach & Evangelism AG – Peter Wood
This Action Group, commonly referred to as TOE, is open to all church members with an interest in the title. During the early part of the year we’ve been in Vacancy as a church but now have been reinvigorated by the fact we have a new Rector at the helm. We have held an encouraging “Start” Course (aka Exploring our Faith, part 1) with eighteen attendees. We are planning another follow-up course known as “Moving On” (aka Exploring our Faith, part 2) in the New Year.
We continue to act as the umbrella for other outstanding groups in church e.g. Men’s Breakfast and The Jaywick Project. In September we held another Macmillan Coffee Morning with musical entertainment and games raising £1,000 for this amazing charity. In November we held our tenth Guest Dinner with 100 people enjoying an outstanding dinner, raising £1,555. This is a seven-day-a-week church open to all, with a warm welcome holding numerous regular events to interest everyone. It all culminates on Sunday in three regular church services offering both Traditional and All-Age Contemporary worship. It’s so encouraging to see friendships nurtured as we all meet together over coffee between and after services, growing together in faith and where there is never a rush to leave.
Deanery Synod — Frances Allen, Chris Glasby, Eddie McKay, Cate Wilby
The synod representatives met in various churches in the Deanery, and the last meeting was held in St Mary's. This was an opportunity for Rev. Funmilayo Vaughan to meet all the local reps and take part in the discussions. Over the year, these have included, Living in Love and Faith , Parish Share and how it as made up, and many of the projects that individual parishes were involved in. The appointments that are necessary for individual parishes to operate and activities they want to share were also discussed. Issues which cropped up repeatedly included: personnel and fundraising.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Financial Review – David Kidney (Churchwarden/Treasurer)
In 2024 we have worked hard to maintain a balanced budget, in the face of almost every bill rising with inflationary factors beyond our control. Our giving through the Parish Giving Scheme is stable but giving is not increasing for several reasons. In 2024 we spent £79,746.00 of our restricted funds on upgrading the Church energy use by installing 70+ solar panels and installing a new heating system in church as well as the upgrading of our power supply to a new 3-phase incoming supply.
Quinquennial Inspection – This was undertaken on 13[th] February 2024. Work which needed immediate attention: removal of moss from roofs of chancel, nave and porch; a damp kneeler needed to be moved; the east gates need a recoat; drainage gullies need to be cleared; and the concrete apron and channel which diverts rainwater has some cracks.
Employees
Stewart Atkins - Caretaker Dominic Gardner - Operations Manager Yoyis Higgins - Children, Youth, and Families Worker until June 2024 Theresa Rhodes - Admin assistant Duncan Archard - Self-employed organist and choirmaster
St Mary's Church Bible Text for 2025 — an important focus for each year —
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Philippians 3:14
Review of St Mary's in 2024
St Mary’s Church is normally: 1 church of 214 people with
4 different opportunities to worship in
2 buildings with many associated fellowship groups
Risk Management
Through the Operations Manager, we have continued to increase our compliance with all things GDPR and Safeguarding. The PCC members are aware of their responsibilities to assess and mitigate the risks in every area of activity at St Mary’s. The PCC members are confident that they have sufficient systems and controls in place to diminish any hazards identified. The PCC receive a safeguarding update at every PCC Meeting. Our, ‘Trinitas Insurance’ policies cover the premises.
David Kidney continues to have responsibility for Health and Safety matters and ensures that appropriate measures are in place to reduce risk and injury in and around the church premises.
Plans for the Future
This year has seen the installation of our new Rector – Rev Funmilayo Vaughan – and we are delighted to welcome her. She has already had a very positive impact on the church family, and we look forward to renewing spiritual growth and learning, as well as welcoming new church members – old and young. The church family members are inspired to support her initiatives in the coming year. All our regular weekly groups are continuing, and we look forward to exciting developments in 2025.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
Charity law requires the PCC to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year.
The PCC is responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
Approval
Approved by the members of the Parochial Church Council and signed on their behalf by:
Rev Funmilayo Vaughan (Rector)
Funmilayo Vaughan ~~…………………………………..~~ Funmilayo Vaughan (Mar 18, 2025 11:32 GMT)
David Kidney (Churchwarden) S D Kidney ………………………………….. S D Kidney (Mar 18, 2025 10:19 GMT)
Mar 18, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Frinton ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2024 on pages 11 to 15 following.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity, the members of the PCC are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
- the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sarah Crispin
Sarah Crispin (Mar 24, 2025 08:21 GMT)
Sarah Crispin ACA
Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB
Date: Mar 24, 2025
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Unrestricted | Funds | |||||||||
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| General | Designated | Restricted | ||||||||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||||
| Income receipts | ||||||||||
| Voluntary receipts | 2(a) | 127,453 | 3,559 | 37,771 | 168,784 | 187,816 | ||||
| Fundraising income | 2(b) | 7,069 | 455 | - | 7,524 | 7,465 | ||||
| Church activities | 2(c) | 34,440 | 326 | 70 | 34,836 | 34,082 | ||||
| Other income | 2(d) | 13,047 | - | - | 13,047 | - | ||||
| Investment income | 2(e) | 6,412 | - | 526 | 6,938 | 4,203 | ||||
| 188,420 | 4,340 | 38,367 | 231,128 | 233,566 | ||||||
| Capital and similar | receipts | |||||||||
| Loan repayments | 3,247 | - | - | 3,247 | - | |||||
| 3,247 | - | - | 3,247 | - | ||||||
| Total receipts | 191,667 | 4,340 | 38,367 | 234,375 | 233,566 | |||||
| Payments | ||||||||||
| Church activities | ||||||||||
| Parish share | 72,000 | - | - | 72,000 | 60,000 | |||||
| Clergy and staffing costs | 3(a) | 58,499 | 3,000 | - | 61,499 | 75,204 | ||||
| Church running expenses | 3(b) | 46,460 | 1,572 | 81,406 | 129,439 | 77,260 | ||||
| 176,959 | 4,572 | 81,406 | 262,938 | 212,463 | ||||||
| Fundraising expenses | 4 | 2,774 | - | - | 2,774 | 2,056 | ||||
| Mission giving and donations | 5 | 6,002 | 300 | 21,782 | 28,084 | 5,944 | ||||
| Total payments | 185,735 | 4,872 | 103,188 | 293,796 | 220,463 | |||||
| Net of receipts |
/ | (payments) | before | |||||||
| transfers | 5,932 | (532) | (64,821) | (59,421) | 13,103 | |||||
| Transfers between funds | 677 | (195) | (482) | - | - | |||||
| Net movement in funds | 6,609 | (727) | (65,303) | (59,421) | 13,103 | |||||
| Cash funds as at last year end | 93,301 | 7,096 | 82,760 | 183,157 | 170,055 | |||||
| Cash funds at this year end | A | 99,910 | 6,369 | 17,458 | 123,737 | 183,158 |
The notes on pages 13 - 15 form part of these accounts.
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| A Cash funds Cash at bank with immediate access CCLA Charities Deposit Fund Petty cash B Other monetary assets Gift aid due to charity Insurance prepayment Employee loan C Liabilities Falling due within one year Fee for Independent Examination D Assets retained for charity's own use Sound System Piano Chairs |
Unrestrict | Designated funds £ - 6,369 - 6,369 - - - - - ed Funds |
Restricted funds £ - 17,458 - 17,458 - - - - - |
2024 £ 41,717 81,921 100 123,737 1,122 3,142 - 4,264 1,260 1,260 Cost £ 44,918 19,440 18,909 83,267 |
2023 £ |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General funds £ 41,717 58,094 100 99,910 1,122 3,142 - 4,264 1,260 1,260 |
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| 34,248 146,172 2,738 |
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| 183,158 | ||||||
| 1,839 2,128 3,247 |
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| 7,214 | ||||||
| 1,140 | ||||||
| 1,140 | ||||||
| Current value £ |
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| 13,420 - 1,890 |
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| 15,310 |
Consecrated property, beneficed property and moveable church furnishings which require a special faculty for disposal are excluded from the above list of charity assets. In 2024, the church incurred expenditure of £79,746 on a new heating system and solar panels, but as they are improvements to a consecrated property, they have not been included in the above asset list.
E Investment assets
| HSBC Holdings plc: 1317 Ordinary US$0.50 shares £250 2.5% Consolidated stock |
Cost £ 859 150 1,009 |
Current value £ |
|---|---|---|
| 10,342 150 |
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| 10,492 |
The accounts were approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by:
| Funmilayo Vaughan (Mar 18, 2025 11:32 GMT) Funmilayo Vaughan |
S D Kidney (Mar 18, 2025 10:19 GMT) S D Kidney |
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| _____ | _____ |
| Rev Funmilayo Vaughan | David Kidney |
| Date: __ Mar 18, 2025 |
Mar 18, 2025 |
The notes on pages 13 - 15 form part of these accounts.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1 Accounting policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the PCC in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the PCC for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.
| 2 a) Voluntary income Planned giving Collections Other donations Other grants Gift aid recovered b) Fundraising income Fundraising events c) Church activities Fees for weddings and funerals Lettings for community use Other income d) Other income Reimbursement for CAP worker e) Investment income Interest from cash deposits Dividends from CBF investment funds |
Unrestricted Fun General funds £ 99,718 12,336 10,328 - 5,072 127,453 7,069 7,069 10,501 21,104 2,835 34,440 13,047 13,047 5,552 859 6,412 |
ds Designated funds £ 714 - 2,845 - - 3,559 455 455 - - 326 326 - - - - - |
Restricted Funds £ - - 17,771 20,000 - 37,771 - - - - 70 70 - - 526 - 526 |
Total 2024 £ 100,432 12,336 30,943 20,000 5,072 168,784 7,524 7,524 10,501 21,104 3,231 34,836 13,047 13,047 6,079 859 6,938 |
Total 2023 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108,614 12,106 40,575 19,450 7,070 |
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| 187,816 | |||||
| 7,465 | |||||
| 7,465 | |||||
| 9,399 20,466 4,216 |
|||||
| 34,082 | |||||
| - | |||||
| - | |||||
| 3,616 587 |
|||||
| 4,203 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
| 3 a) Clergy and staffing costs Cost of payroll Clergy expenses Staff expenses including training Leaving gift for outgoing Rector |
Unrestricted Fun General funds £ 57,718 722 59 - 58,499 |
ds Designated funds £ - - - 3,000 3,000 |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - |
Total 2024 £ 57,718 722 59 - 58,499 |
Total 2023 £ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67,471 4,408 3,325 - |
|||||
| 75,204 |
The Rev Don Smith & Rev Funmilayo Vaughan (who were at different times the clergy member of the PCC during the year) both received a stipend from the Diocese; the cost of these stipends is not included in the above payroll cost however it should be noted that some of the Parish share is used to help pay the stipends. Rev Don Smith & Rev Funmilayo Vaughan were provided with accommodation (which is customary for clergy) and incurred expenses whilst serving as clergy and these costs are also disclosed in the above note. In the year, there was a leaving gift for the outgoing Rector paid for by donations from the church family.
| b) Church running costs Cost of services Children and youth ministry Other ministry expenses Independent examiner's fee Administration Church running costs Routine church maintenance Church building projects 4 Fundraising expenses Fundraising events Concerts 5 Mission giving and donations Mission elsewhere in UK and overseas Missionary societies Home missions Rectors Discretionary Fund |
10,254 - 154 1,140 11,402 23,509 - - 46,460 1,000 1,774 2,774 3,920 2,082 - 6,002 |
650 677 - - - - 245 - 1,572 - - - - 300 - 300 |
1,188 - - - - - 472 79,746 81,406 - - - 21,782 - - 21,782 |
12,093 677 154 1,140 11,402 23,509 717 79,746 129,439 1,000 1,774 2,774 25,702 2,382 - 28,084 |
12,819 965 1,619 1,560 11,179 30,150 4,755 14,214 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77,260 | |||||
| 1,408 647 |
|||||
| 2,056 | |||||
| 3,000 1,048 1,896 |
|||||
| 5,944 |
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THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FRINTON
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
6 Transactions with related parties
Dominic Gardner served as Operations Manager and Yoyis Higgins served as Children's & Families' Worker, and both received payments for serving in these capacities, not for serving as members of the PCC; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.
7 Movement on designated, restricted and endowment funds
| General funds Designated funds Choir Wednesday Group Smallsorts Church weekend Family & Children Messy Church St Mary's Players Flower Guild Uniform Bank Sound Desk Rectors Discretionary Fund Don and Karen Leaving Gift Restricted funds Old Church Organ Fund Jaywick Mission Opportunity Going Green Project Total funds |
Opening balance £ 93,301 920 845 693 413 844 10 909 125 68 - 332 1,937 7,096 9,405 1,538 389 - 71,428 82,760 183,157 |
Receipts £ 191,667 - 714 598 - 1,574 - 563 66 - - - 825 4,340 1,596 - 1,771 20,000 15,000 38,367 234,375 |
Payments £ (185,735) (525) (300) (365) - (312) - - (125) - (245) - (3,000) (4,872) (472) (1,188) (1,782) (20,000) (79,746) (103,188) (293,796) |
Transfers £ 677 455 (500) - (413) 919 (10) (1,473) - - 420 169 238 (195) (1,045) - - - 563 (482) - |
Closing balance £ 99,910 850 760 926 - 3,025 - - 66 68 175 500 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,369 | |||||
| 9,484 350 378 - 7,246 |
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| 17,458 | |||||
| 123,737 |
The Old Church fund is money given specifically for the Old Church. During the year a transfer was made from this fund to general to cover the time spent by the caretaker tidying the old church garden.
The Organ fund is for the maintenance of the church organ.
The Jaywick fund is money donated for the Jaywick Project which supports those in a difficult situation. The Mission Opportunity fund is for income and expenditure relating to the work of St Osyth Deanery.
The Going Green fund is for the Going Green project and includes money donated in the previous year for Solar Panels.
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